A single mother, Jody Conway returned to school to pursue her
goal of becoming a pharmacist.  Faced
with limited time and resources, Jody sought help from the
Reynolds' scholarship office. The Richmond chapter of
Executive Women’s International provided Conway with
two scholarships. With the extra support, she completed her
coursework at Reynolds, transferred to The Medical College
of Virginia’s School of Pharmacy, and graduated June
2007. Jody is currently working as a pharmacist with
Kroger's.
Like Jody, the majority of our students balance job, family
and work expectations, and many of them would not have the
opportunity to attend college without a scholarship. In
addition to making college dreams a reality, scholarships that
include an internship component help our students achieve their
goals while gaining hands-on experience and skills. Because
they provide both opportunity and support, scholarships are
a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of others. You
can support the Reynolds' scholarship program by contributing
to one of our existing
scholarships or you can create one in your name or to honor
someone else. |
What are the types of scholarships available to Reynolds students?
JSRCC scholarships are established by the JSRCC Educational
Foundation and awarded by the JSRCC Scholarship Committee.
Privately-funded scholarships are those awarded through sources
outside Reynolds. Examples of these scholarships include those
offered by companies like Wal-Mart, McDonalds, etc. These types
of scholarships have specific applications, eligibility requirements,
and deadlines. The JSRCC Scholarship Office does not coordinate
private scholarships and all information contained on this
page refers to JSRCC scholarships only.
Who should apply for a JSRCC scholarship?
Any student currently enrolled in a curriculum (i.e., not undecided
or non-curricular) who has a 2.0 cumulative GPA is encouraged
to apply for a JSRCC scholarship. You need only fill out one
JSRCC standard scholarship application form or complete the
on-line scholarship application. If you complete your scholarship
application packet by the deadline, you will automatically
be considered for all scholarships where you meet the eligibility
requirements. This means you do not have to apply for specific
scholarships.
Am I still eligible for a JSRCC scholarship even if I don’t
qualify for financial aid?
Absolutely!
Not all Reynolds scholarships are need-based. There are
a number of scholarships that are open to anyone. Others
are set up to reward academic excellence or to provide support
for students studying in particular areas. J. Sargeant
Reynolds scholarships are funded by individuals, community
groups, corporations and charitable foundations and are awarded
to Reynolds' students on a competitive basis.
How do I know which JSRCC scholarships I should apply
for?
To review the types of scholarships available through JSRCC,
see our list of JSRCC scholarships. Also visit the Scholarship
Update page of this website frequently to review new scholarship
opportunities. The Scholarship Booklet is printed annually
in August and copies are available at the following locations:
the Scholarship Office in the Central Administration Building
(adjacent to the Parham Road Campus), the central Financial
Aid Office, all Student Access Centers, the SGA Office, in
student common areas, and at area high schools.
What are the conditions regarding the use of JSRCC
scholarship awards?
Scholarship funds may be used only for tuition, books, and
supplies required for courses taken at Reynolds during the
academic year of the award and/or as specified on the Notification
Acceptance Form signed by recipients of the scholarship. Scholarship
funds not used before June 30 will be returned to the account
to be used by future recipients.
How do I apply for JSRCC scholarships?
The application process includes several parts:
•
Application for Admission to J. Sargeant Reynolds (if you have
not already applied or are not currently attending)
•The standard scholarship application form is required
for all scholarships. You only need to fill out this form once,
even if you are applying for several JSRCC scholarships.
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• A copy of all* academic transcripts from previous college
work (or high school transcripts if you have not previously
attended college). *Current Reynolds students who have completed
12 semester hours of non-developmental work do not need to
provide transcripts.
• At least one letter of recommendation (Current high
school students must have a letter from a high school official.
Current college students must have a letter from a college
faculty member or administrator. Re-entering students must
have letter from an employer, neighbor, or close friend. Letters
from family members are not acceptable).
• In order for your application to be considered, all
parts of the application must be submitted to the Scholarship
Office (suite 300, Central Administration Building) by the
posted deadline. Applications may be emailed to npage@reynolds.edu,
faxed (371-3907), submitted in-person or mailed to:
Scholarship Office
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
P.O. Box 85622
Richmond, VA 23285-5622
Please remember that JSRCC scholarships are handled separately
from financial aid and private scholarships. If you are applying
for a JSRCC scholarship, your application materials should
be submitted to the Scholarship Office. Submitting JSRCC
scholarship application materials to the college's Financial
Aid office could cause your application to be delayed or
misdirected.
All completed applications will remain current for one year.
Both award recipients and those who do not receive an award
will be considered again the following semester.
When is the deadline to apply for JSRCC scholarships?
The deadline for applying for scholarships is March 31; however,
new scholarships may be established at anytime during the
academic year and students should apply as soon as they are
aware of the JSR scholarship program. All parts of the scholarship
application (the form, letter of recommendation and transcript)
must be submitted to the Scholarship Office by the deadline
above in order to be considered. All completed applications
will remain current for one year.
Who should write the letter of recommendation required
to apply for a JSRCC scholarship?
Recommendations are an important part of the award process.
Consequently, a letter of recommendation must be submitted
to the Scholarship Office by the appropriate deadline in
order to complete your application packet. Current JSRCC
students must get a letter of recommendation from current
or previous faculty member. High school students must get
recommendation letters from current or previous teachers.
Although all scholarship applicants are encouraged to get
recommendation letters from a professor/teacher, if you are
unable to secure a letter from such a source, you may get
a recommendation letter from a pastor, employer, or other
person who can speak about your qualifications. Please note,
recommendation letters authored by relatives/family members
are not acceptable.
How long will my scholarship application remain active?
All completed applications will remain current for one year.
Both award recipients and those who do not receive an award
will be considered again the following semester. After you
application has expired, you may reapply for scholarships
but you must complete another application packet and secure
another letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation
may be from the same person but it must be a current letter.
How are recipients selected and notified?
Recipients for the various awards are chosen by the JSRCC
Scholarship Committee. Recipients of JSRCC scholarships will
be notified of their award by the Scholarship Office. Students
who apply for but do not receive a JSRCC scholarship may
still be eligible for loans or grants from federal, state
and local sources. Please contact your campus Financial Aid
Office for more information regarding loans and/or grants.
A list of all scholarship recipients will be posted on the
scholarship website and updated each semester.
If I receive a JSRCC scholarship, how will the funds be disbursed?
Student accounts are established for scholarship recipients.
Students may charge tuition, fees and books against this
account (when processing payment for tuition, fees or books,
a valid picture ID is required). Students wishing to be reimbursed
for other acceptable expenditures (as allowed by their specific
scholarship agreement) must promptly submit receipts to the
Scholarship Office.
When charging books at the bookstore, this must be done
during the first week of class. If you wish to purchase books
before this time and/or after this time, you must pay for
them and submit your receipts to the Scholarship Office for
reimbursement. It normally takes 7-10 days to receive your
reimbursement.
What expenses will be covered by a JSRCC scholarship?
JSRCC scholarships typically cover books, tuition and fees.
Other acceptable expenses are outlined in the Notification
of Acceptance agreement and are listed immediately after
the award amount. Any expenses other than those specifically
outlined in the agreement are subject to approval. Please
contact the Scholarship Office at 523-5084 if you have
specific questions about acceptable expenses.
Who can I contact if I have a question about a JSRCC scholarship?
Nichole Page is the JSRCC Scholarship Coordinator. Her office
is located in suite 300 in the Central Administration Building
(adjacent to the Parham Road campus). Mrs. Page can be reached
by phone at 523-5084, by email at npage@reynolds.edu or
by fax at 371-3907. Mrs. Page is also available to meet with
individual students by appointment.
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